Lucky was the world’s oldest sheep. She died in November, 2009 at the age of 23, twice the life expectancy of a sheep. Lucky succumbed to the effects of a heat wave in southern Australia and died peacefully after a short illness.
The previous record for longevity was held by George, a Merino wether, also from Australia. George died in his sleep in 2006 at the age of 21.
Lucky and George were both pets and were recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest sheep.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Worlds Oldest Sheep
Lucky was the world’s oldest sheep. She died in November, 2009 at the age of 23, twice the life expectancy of a sheep. Lucky succumbed to the effects of a heat wave in southern Australia and died peacefully after a short illness.
The previous record for longevity was held by George, a Merino wether, also from Australia. George died in his sleep in 2006 at the age of 21.
Lucky and George were both pets and were recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest sheep.
Wild & Woolly (Maryland Sheep & Goat Producer Newsletter)
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